Thermodynamics of Non-Equilibrium Processes
Course code
MLF7108.LT
old course code
MLF7108
Course title in Estonian
Mittetasakaaluliste protsesside termodünaamika
Course title in English
Thermodynamics of Non-Equilibrium Processes
ECTS credits
6.0
Assessment form
Examination
lecturer of 2023/2024 Spring semester
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lecturer of 2024/2025 Autumn semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
Course aims
The course will give students an advanced picture about thermodynamics and statistical physics and their mutual connections.
Brief description of the course
Elementary survey of the transition phenomena in gases. The Boltzmann kinetic equation. Local equilibrium and conservation laws. Basic equation of hydrodynamics. Transition phenomena in metals. Classical and nonequilibrium thermodynamics. Local formulation of the second principle of thermodynamics. Equations of balance of mass, momentum and entropy. Basics of quasi equilibrium theory of fluctuations. Linear nonequilibrium processes. Onsager relations. Thermo-diffusion, thermo-electric and thermo-mechanical phenomena. Curie principle. Biological membranes. . Chaos and Fractals.
Learning outcomes in the course
Upon completing the course the student:
In-depth understanding of the thermodynamics and statistical physics, and their mutual relationship;
Understanding non-equilibrium thermodynamic processes and theories. Skill to apply the basic principles of non-equilibrium thermodynamics analysis of the integrated nature of scientific problems;
Thermodynamic processes associated with daily living skills and school physics.
In-depth understanding of the thermodynamics and statistical physics, and their mutual relationship;
Understanding non-equilibrium thermodynamic processes and theories. Skill to apply the basic principles of non-equilibrium thermodynamics analysis of the integrated nature of scientific problems;
Thermodynamic processes associated with daily living skills and school physics.
Teacher
prof Romi Mankin
Prerequisite course 1
Prerequisite course 2
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